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UNEXSO leads team on International Clean Up Day 2009

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The Underwater Explorers Society [UNEXSO] led by Cristina Zenato and Niall Christoffersen, Pelican Bay Hotel staff, St. George's High School led by Andy Lovitt, and Columbus House kids led by James Sarle, worked hard to collect several truck loads of trash and garbage from Port Lucaya Marina and along the Old Freetown Road Beach area.The International Clean Up day in Freeport, Grand Bahama, was a grand success, with a terrific collaboration of eager helpers. Many hands came together to support this global effort to make a difference, and clean up the island. The beneficial effects to the marine life, animal and plant life, tourism and ecosystem are tremendous.

The Underwater Explorers Society [UNEXSO] led by Cristina Zenato and Niall Christoffersen, Pelican Bay Hotel staff, St. George's High School led by Andy Lovitt, and Columbus House kids led by James Sarle, worked hard to collect several truck loads of trash and garbage from Port Lucaya Marina and along the Old Freetown Road Beach area.

Ropes, cans, bottles, chairs, plastic, metal poles, a toaster oven, fishing nets, shoes, containers, and junk of all varieties was recovered and removed, and a fun day was had by all. We all hope that this reminds people of our important motto- Keep our islands clean, green and pristine!